Best J-Frame Grips Ever!

[xtrtsqrt11]

I carry my J Frames in the pocket so I prefer boot grips.
Been on Spegal's revolver list for a while, hope to hear from him when he can.
Am trying these Hamr Forged licensed Spegal copies. Just got them recently and haven't made it to the range yet.

638 with regular grips.
340PD with the high horn Hamr hook grip to try out.

Was able to make it to the range the other day and tried both grips out. They are a little more hand filing compared to the Thai boot grips I had on the 638 previously, but my pinky finger is floating a little as expected. The 638 worked great, got very good hits and decently fast splits for follow up shots. Recoil was fine with 158 SWCHP +p carry load.

The 340PD with mid-range (power-wise) 357 was rather painful to shoot with the top of the grips being driven into my hand. Even +p 38 ammo was the same. But the +p ammo in the 638 was fine. That titanium cylinder is sure nice to carry but it does make a difference for me with the shooting.

It's only a tiny bit different compared to the steel cylinder of the 638, but it's apparently a thing at least for me.

I'm contemplating just putting the Uncle Mike's Spegal combat grips back on... They just barely fit in my pocket, hence why I would prefer to carry boot grips.

 

[505Gibbs]

I like these cocobolo grips from Esmeralda. She does mainly 1911's but also gets into J frames.

She does nice work! My only complaint is that she doesn't offer the J frames very often.

After I posted this I went to her web site and there were several sets which seems unusual BUT they were nice. Most of her offerings if you have never been there center around the 1911!

 

[BAM-BAM]

I prefer Spegels for J frames (and all other frame sizes as well)

Ditto; Spegel's since 1986................

 

[sodacan]

A lot of people ask....what the best J-Frame grips are....or what the best grips in general are, and the answer for me is ALWAYS Karl Nill.

If you've never felt a pair of Nill grips you're truly missing out.

Ergonomics like none other and they drastically improve the trigger reach for larger hands.

Perfect fit and finish and looks to boot.

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They don't look like any Nill grips I've ever seen and didn't see them on the website. What am I missing?

 

[38SPL HV]

I go for the ultimate in concealment and use older J frame "splinter" service grips with a Tyler T grip. I use a pocket holster…bigger grips show…and for me defeats the purpose of the J frame's concealability. I also use target velocity 148 gr DEWC's with my J frame 38 Spl, approximately 700 fps.

 

[oink]

I have the VZ zebra boot style on my model 60 no- which I'm very satisfied with. I have the OEM Hogue rubber boot grips on my 640 no- which work well but don't look that nice. They do tend to grab your shirt a bit which isn't good but they are compact. My 60-10 has pretty wood Altemonts which look real nice. They aren't quite as compact as they do have a pinkie rest. They do sting a good bit with magnums. Actually, magnums aren't pleasant at all. I think I'd vote for the VZ grips for being both compact and easy to hang on to, and not actually ugly. I'm sure they would also sting with magnums but my 60 no- won't shoot magnums. I have another J around here somewhere wearing something or nuther.

 

[Baxter6551]

I haven't seen them mentioned so I will throw Eagle Secret Service grips into the mix. I have them both smooth and checkered. I also have a pair of Ahrends boot grips which are just a tad smaller than the Eagle. I'm not fortunate enough to have come across a pair of Spegel wood boot grips but the Uncle Mikes rubber version are really the best and still available on the auction sites for around $50. The VZ are good also.

 

[chief38]

There is no such thing as ONE best handgun grip! It all depends on the size of the gun, the caliber and load you are shooting, the frame size as well as your hand size and what the most important factor is to you (concealment, comfort under recoil, tackiness, target shooting or CCW).

IMHO, grips need to be selected by the individual for a specific purpose in mind. The same handgun can wear different grips for different purposes at different times.

 

[gunbarrel]

I was very pleased with my Hamre Forge Hammer Hook Hip Grips. Great fit and concealability. But Summer has been brutal down here this year; so, after much searching, I've found that the Hogue Overmolded Rubber Monogrips and the DeSantis Slim-Tuk holster are an excellent combination.

 

[eb07]

I've tried many and I am a huge fan of the original Uncle Mike's

 

[gnystrom]

Ran my new Hamre Forged grips on a 642 PC today. Great shape but recoil was hard on the hands and that is coming from a guy that has thousands of rounds through a 340pd with LG 405 laser grips. I may go back to the factory rubber or the wood that came on this gun.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Those might just look right on my M36 instead of the factory Magnas. Things haven't been going good lately for me, but I always like blowing money on guns & stuff; makes me happy! I might have to check them out.

 

[Dirtman]

I have a 442 and my wife has a 642. Long ago I put Crimson Trace laser grips on both guns. Not as pretty but easy to hit what you are shooting at very quickly. Both are car guns. Usually back ups.

 

[Dirtman]

You are absolutely right. I had a 686 6" PP that I bought many years ago. I often thought about putting fancy new grips on her but liked the way the original Hogue grips felt under recoil so I never changed them.
I stupidly gave it to my son because I liked that gun so well I wanted to make sure he got it if I ever die. Damn! I miss that gun!

 

[Zayde]

I put some altamonts round to square on. Looks good haven't shot with them yet

 

[BillBro]

BEAUTIFUL!
Larry

You said it!!

 

[Smeckler]

A lot of great looking grips in this thread! I pocket carry so I've got Altamont boot grips on my 442. My 637 PC has nice Altamont wood combat grips on it, but those are a bit too big for my pocket.

 

[farmer20]

I use older J frame "splinter" service grips with a Tyler T grip for the best concealment possible.

 

[HamHands]

These work the very best for my big-mitts... Then they offer and aid in a quick deployment...

 

[smoothshooter]

Looks dimensionally identical to the Pachmayer or Uncle Mike's rubber grips I put on all my S & W revolvers.

 

[BrBa]

Tung oil finished canarywood by Craig Spegel.

 

[Exchipy]

Pretty wood grips can be absolutely gorgeous. But, are good looks really your reason for acquiring an S&W J-Frame revolver, or was it something else?


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[Chuck Edwards]

^^^Nice shooting!

 

[oink]

Nice looking grips. I suspect they would be great for pocket carry.

 

[BrBa]

Pretty wood grips can be absolutely gorgeous. But, are good looks really your reason for acquiring an S&W J-Frame revolver, or was it something else?

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Nice shooting indeed!

I bought a 432 mostly to scratch an itch. I already pocket carry an LCR .38 and don't have any issues with the recoil. The 432 is the first j frame I've owned in years. Already had the Spegels.

 

[Exchipy]

Nice shooting indeed!

I bought a 432 mostly to scratch an itch. I already pocket carry an LCR .38 and don't have any issues with the recoil. The 432 is the first j frame I've owned in years. Already had the Spegels.

I have tried other J-Frame grips, some beautifully approaching the finest in artistic achievement. But, I keep returning to the Hogue Bantams as being the most useful.